Daphne Sashin of CNN weighs the pros and cons of earlier back to school start dates across the country. With start dates ranging from early August to after Labor Day, will students benefit from these changes?

Kids activities, busy work schedules, and TV time may be a few things getting in the way of family dinner time, but be sure to make sitting down with one another a priority. Preparing and eating dinner together encourages family bonding, creates a tradition, and instills an overall healthier lifestyle for your kids.

Music education is in many ways beneficial for children. With the month of March being Music in our Schools Month, it’s a great time to take a look at how you can incorporate music education in your child’s life, and see what they can gain from learning how to play an instrument of their choosing.

This month, adjust the habits of your family to healthier options that will stick. March is National Nutrition Month, a perfect time to start the kids off making choices that will better their day-to-day routines for the long haul.

Transitioning your child from a nanny they are used to seeing on a regular basis, to someone they aren’t yet comfortable with may not be an smooth process. There are ways to ease the switch, and make the adjustment an easy and fun one.